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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.11, 236.11 and 122.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.11, 236.11 and 122.21 is: 168.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.11 : 236.11 = 122.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.11/236.11 = 122.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.11x = 236.11 × 122.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.11x = 28,855.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,855.00/171.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.63

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